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Buddhas of the World Museum

Introduction


Welcome to the Buddhas of the World Museum!

 

As you arrive at the entrance of Buddhas of the World Museum from the lift lobby, you will be greeted by the magnificent display of the Standing Buddha Shakyamuni from the Gandhara period (2nd to 3rd century), which was acquired from Christie's.

As you turn to your left, you will see a synopsis of the Buddhas of the World Museum above:

 

The Buddhas of the World Museum serves as a one-stop portal for visitors worldwide to appreciate the life story of Buddha Shakyamuni, to understand the meaning of His key teachings (Dharma), as well as to introduce the future Buddha, Maitreya, through the artworks and artefacts.

 

The two main themes of our exhibition are as follow:

[Theme 1] Buddha Shakyamuni

[Theme 2] Buddha Maitreya

Google Virtual Tour of Buddhas of the World Museum

Take a virtual tour of the Buddhas of the World Museum here via Google Maps and you can marvel at the vast array of Buddhist art from 2nd century to 21st century, including artefacts from Gandhara period, Tang dynasty to name a few.

Floor plan of Buddhas of the World Museum

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To find out more details about the artworks and artefacts on display, just locate a specific numbered icon on the floor plan above. Please note that object locations may vary, and the museum may be closed to the public without prior notice. Go ahead and click on the icons to explore Buddhas of the World Museum.